The World’s Only Woolly Pig Species Looks Like a Sheep and Acts Like a Dog
The mangalica is the only pig species covered in a long wool coat, similar to a sheep’s. Move over, sheep and pigs! There’s a new kid in town,…
This Is the Oldest Living Creature and It Emerged 700 Million Years Ago, New Study Says
It evolved from the same primordial animals as humans did. These creatures have been around for 700 million years. Image credit: Alexander Semenov If you were asked to name…
Meet Titanoboa, the Largest Snake to Have Ever Roamed the Earth
Some of creatures that lived on our planet millions of years ago were so huge and impressive that they would make today’s animals look like dwarfs. One of…
Meet One of the Most Amazing-Looking Chicken Breeds on This Planet: The Polish Chicken
The Polish chicken is celebrated for its distinctive appearance and unique characteristics. Yes, this is a chicken! A buff laced Polish chicken. Photo: Jean Ogden Just Chaos Photography If…
Dive Into the Exotic World of Nudibranchs, the Spectacular Slugs of the Sea
Psychedelic hedgehogs, purple pineapples, living strawberries—these tiny creatures show off their big personalities off the Australian coast When he picks me up at the airport, Gary Cobb is wearing a…
These 508-Million-Year-Old Fossils May Be Earth’s Oldest Swimming Jellyfish
Researchers found the rare remains in Canada Whether spotted pulsing under the waves or stranded on a sandy shore, jellyfish are a common sight on a trip to…
Now We Have Drone Footage of Orcas Killing a Great White Shark
Three killer whales were filmed off the coast of South Africa stalking and killing a great white shark. Shark populations have been dwindling in this part of the…
Why You Shouldn’t Dump Your Pets: This Record-Breaking Giant Goldfish Just Caught Is As Heavy As A 10-Year-Old Child
A record-breaking goldfish has been caught in Champagne, France, where an angler dragged a 30-kilogram (67-pound) specimen on shore. This puny specimen was half the weight of record-breaker…
The Chinese Giant Salamander is the Largest Amphibian in the World and Can Grow to Almost 2 Meters and 60 Kilograms
This giant living fossil is definitely not your average salamander. The length of the giant Chinese salamander can reach almost 2 meters (6 ft). Image credit: Petr Hamerník The…
This Scorpion Found in a Mine Has Turned Into Copper And Here’s How That’s Possible
A Scorpion found in an unidentified mine in Southern Arizona has turned into copper over time. Or was the process quicker? Let’s find out. A scorpion turned into…